UK marks 20th anniversary of 7/7

Memorials are set to be held throughout the day on the 20th anniversary of the July 7th bombings in 2005.

52 people were killed and hundreds injured in the attacks on 7 July 2005. Three devices were detonated on Underground trains at Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square, while a fourth exploded on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square.

Memorial services are taking place throughout the day with the prime minister, Mayor of London and Duchess of Edinburgh attending a memorial at St Paul's Cathedral.

A minute's silence was held at 8:49 at three London Underground stations marking the moment the tube attacks took place. A minute's silence was also held at Tavistock Square an hour later, attended by Keir Starmer.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan also attended a wreath laying ceremony at Hyde Park.

Starmer said: "Today the whole country will unite to remember the lives lost in the 7/7 attacks, and all those whose lives were changed forever.

"We honour the courage shown that day—the bravery of the emergency services, the strength of survivors, and the unity of Londoners in the face of terror.

"Those who tried to divide us failed. We stood together then, and we stand together now—against hate and for the values that define us of freedom, democracy and the rule of law."

Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said: "Twenty years have passed since 7/7 but the passage of time makes what happened that day no less shocking. It was an appalling attack on our capital city and on democracy itself.

"As we come together to mark this anniversary, my thoughts remain with the victims, survivors and all who loved them. Amid the horror of that day, we saw the best of people, our emergency services, first responders and ordinary Londoners who bravely acted to help one another. Their courage continues to inspire us.

"We will always confront the threats facing this country to keep the public safe and preserve our way of life."

The government is offering support for victims and survivors of terrorism, which can be found here: gov.uk/victimsofterrorism